OT Cyber Engineer - Glasgow

Morson Talent; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an OT Cyber Security Engineer in Glasgow to work on essential power systems. This role involves ensuring cybersecurity in critical national infrastructure and providing support for project integrations. Ideal candidates have a strong foundation in cyber security or networking and a desire to grow in OT Cyber. Join a team committed to a safer energy future.

Benefits

Support and training for career development

Certifications (IEC 62443, GICSP)

Impact on national security

Qualifications

• Strong technical foundation in cyber or networking.
• Experience in industrial technology or automation environments.
• Curiosity and adaptability in learning OT Cyber.

Responsibilities

• Work on OT networks and control systems (ICS/SCADA).
• Support project integration into the OT Security Operations Centre.
• Ensure security by design in OT environments.
• Manage vulnerabilities and incident response processes.
• Assess risks from new technologies.

Skills

Cyber security background

Networking experience

Analytical problem-solving

Experience in industrial technology

Job description

OT Cyber Security Engineer Glasgow on site 3 days a week (minimum)

Are you an aspiring OT Cyber Security professional looking for that first dedicated opportunity? I m working with a client who is ready to heavily invest in your development offering. It s a hands-on engineering position working directly with major power systems that keep energy flowing across the globe.

You ll be front-line on projects, embedded in networks, and ensuring security by design in critical national infrastructure. From managing logs and change control to assessing risks of emerging technologies like drones and robotics, this role gives you the scope to apply your skills where it really matters.

What you ll be doing:

• Working directly on OT networks and control systems (ICS/SCADA).
• Supporting integration of projects into the OT Security Operations Centre.
• Ensuring security by design across OT environments.
• Managing vulnerabilities, risks, and incident response processes.
• Assessing risks from new technologies such as robotics and drones.
• Collaborating with engineers, IT, and operational teams across the business.

What we re looking for:

• A strong technical foundation - cyber or networking background or experience in industrial technology/automation environments.
• Curious, adaptable engineers who want to grow into OT Cyber.
• Analytical, problem-solving mindset - able to apply skills across different technologies.

Why this role?

• You ll be developing your OT Cyber career from the ground up with support, training, and certifications (IEC 62443, GICSP)
• Be part of a team securing the UK s critical national infrastructure.
• Play your part in building a safer, more sustainable energy future.

Clearance: Must be eligible for SC clearance